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Testing in the Cloud: The Advantages of Cloud-based Test Automation

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What is cloud testing? It is a specific process wherein cloud computing resources of a third-party service provider can be used so that software applications can be tested accordingly. Cloud resources such as cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) offerings or architecture are being tested. Cloud tools can also be tactically used as a part of a Quality Assurance (QA) strategy. When cloud resources are being tested by organizations it means downtime of the associated platform or infrastructure is minimized, data security will be available and optimal performance is ensured. Cloud-based SaaS products are tested by organizations to make sure that applications are properly functioning. When other types of applications are being tested by organizations, cloud computing tools can be used.  Cloud-based test automation can also prove to be effective as testing costs can be reduced and collaboration efforts can be enhanced between QA teams. The following are the advantages of cloud-based tes

What is cloud testing in QA?

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What is Cloud testing? It is a testing method where the software quality is verified on a real-device cloud. Thousands of mobile devices and real desktop devices can be accessed by QA teams for testing applications and websites in real-time. These devices are hosted on cloud-based servers and can be easily accessed online. Cloud testing is facilitated by a real device cloud. The entire testing process is carried out online, thereby sparing QAs the hassle of maintenance processes, extensive setup, geographical limitations, and limited device/browsers/OS coverage. The testing process becomes easier and faster and also becomes more manageable.   The strategic need for cloud testing: Following are the reasons that depict the strategic need of cloud-based tests: Tests can be facilitated for teams and multiple users on various devices simultaneously by setting up cloud infrastructure   If there are some tests that have been queued, then a cloud-based test environment is set up so